Colorado § 18-1.9-102 Definitions

Colorado Statutes

§ 18-1.9-102 — Definitions

Colorado § 18-1.9-102

Title 18Criminal

Art.Continuing Examination of the Treatment of Persons

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-1.9-102 (2026).

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As used in this article 1.9, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)Behavioral health refers to an individual's mental and emotional well-being and actions that affect an individual's overall wellness. Behavioral health problems and disorders include substance use disorders, serious psychological distress, suicide, depression, and other mental health disorders. Problems ranging from unhealthy stress or subclinical conditions to diagnosable and treatable diseases are included in the term behavioral health. The term behavioral health is also used to describe service systems that encompass prevention and promotion of emotional health, prevention and treatment services for mental health and substance use disorders, and recovery support.

(2)Co-occurring disorder means a disorder

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As used in this article 1.9, unless the context
otherwise requires:

(1) Behavioral health refers to an individual's mental and emotional well-being and actions that affect an individual's overall wellness. Behavioral health
problems and disorders include substance use disorders, serious psychological
distress, suicide, depression, and other mental health disorders. Problems ranging
from unhealthy stress or subclinical conditions to diagnosable and treatable
diseases are included in the term behavioral health. The term behavioral health
is also used to describe service systems that encompass prevention and promotion
of emotional health, prevention and treatment services for mental health and
substance use disorders, and recovery support.

(2) Co-occurring disorder means a disorder that commonly coincides with
mental health disorders and may include, but is not limited to, substance abuse and
substance use disorders, behavioral health disorders, intellectual and
developmental disabilities, fetal alcohol syndrome, and traumatic brain injury.

(3) Legislative oversight committee or committee means the legislative
oversight committee concerning the treatment of persons with behavioral health
disorders in the criminal and juvenile justice systems established pursuant to
section 18-1.9-103.

(4) Previous task force means the task force concerning the treatment of
persons with mental health disorders in the criminal and juvenile justice systems
that existed prior to July 1, 2022.

(5) Task force means the task force concerning the treatment of persons
with behavioral health disorders in the criminal and juvenile justice systems
established pursuant to section 18-1.9-104.